New Delhi: State-owned telecom and ICT solutions provider RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a significant project worth ₹52.57 crore. The order involves the supply, installation, integration, commissioning, and five years of operation and maintenance of Disaster Recovery IT Infrastructure at a MeitY-empanelled Cloud Service Provider (CSP) Data Centre.
The development further strengthens RailTel’s position in India’s expanding digital infrastructure and ICT services sector.
Order Value and Contract Details
RailTel disclosed the project details under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations. The total estimated contract value is:
- ₹52,56,69,780 (including taxes)
- Approximate value: ₹52.57 crore
The order has been awarded by a domestic entity and does not involve any related party transactions. Additionally, there is no promoter interest in the project.
Scope of Work Under the Project
The awarded contract includes multiple phases of critical IT infrastructure deployment and support services. RailTel will be responsible for:
- Supply of Disaster Recovery IT Infrastructure
- Installation and system integration
- Commissioning at a MeitY-empanelled CSP Data Centre
- Five years of operation and maintenance (O&M) support
The project is aimed at enhancing disaster recovery capabilities and improving the resilience and reliability of digital infrastructure systems.
Execution Timeline and Key Dates
The company has confirmed that the project will be completed within a defined timeline:
- Date of receipt of LoI: June 16, 2026
- Time of receipt: 5:21 PM
- Execution deadline: January 12, 2027
This timeline includes all stages from installation to long-term maintenance support.
Strategic Significance for RailTel
This latest order adds to RailTel’s expanding portfolio of ICT, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure projects. The company continues to leverage its extensive nationwide optical fibre network to secure large-scale government and enterprise contracts.
The deal also reflects growing demand for robust disaster recovery systems, particularly within government-approved cloud infrastructure environments.
About RailTel Corporation of India
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. is a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. It is one of India’s largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers, operating a vast optical fibre network across the country. The company focuses on delivering high-speed broadband services, telecom infrastructure solutions, and a range of ICT services, including data centres, cloud services, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting both government and enterprise digital transformation initiatives.
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